Talking Heads’ iconic live performance for WCOZ-FM from 1977, will be made available for Record Store Day, it has been confirmed.
This will mark the first time that this live show will be made available in its entirety.
The show was originally recorded at Northern Rock Studio near Boston in November 1977, and saw Talking Heads perform 14 songs at the show, just two months before they released their debut ‘Talking Heads 77’.
Live At WCOZ 77′, saw Talking Heads comprising of lead singer David Byrne, alongside Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth perform half of their debut album’s tracks, including ‘Uh-Oh, Love Comes To Town’.
Talking Heads – LIVE AT WCOZ 77
This new recording will be made available at certain independent music stores on April 20. See more here.
The setlist will also include live versions and early renditions of tracks from their 1978 album More Songs About Buildings and Food.
Check out the set list from this special Talking Heads release below.
LP One
Side One
1. “Love Goes To A Building On Fire” *
2. “Uh-Oh, Love Comes To Town” *
3. “Don’t Worry About The Government”
4. “Take Me To The River” *
Side Two
1. “The Book I Read”
2. “New Feeling”
3. “A Clean Break (Let’s Work)”
LP Two
Side One
1. “The Big Country” *
2. “The Good Thing” *
3. “Stay Hungry” *
Side Two
1. “Thank You For Sending Me An Angel” *
2. “Who Is It?”
3. “Psycho Killer”
4. “Pulled Up”
A few weeks ago, Talking Heads also turned down an offer of $80 million to reunite, according to reports.
